Mazda Cosmo Sport
The world's first production twin-rotor sports car, a space-age icon of Japanese engineering.
- Power
- 128 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 8.6 s
- Top speed
- 124 mph
- Est. value
- $63k–$155k
About the Mazda Cosmo Sport
The Cosmo Sport was Mazda's halo car, designed to showcase the viability of the Wankel rotary engine. The L10B, or Series II, introduced in 1968, featured a longer wheelbase for improved stability and a more powerful 128 hp version of the 10A engine. Hand-built at a rate of roughly one per day, its futuristic styling was inspired by the Space Race, featuring a low-slung silhouette and distinctive split tail lights. It remains a blue-chip Japanese classic, celebrated for its smooth power delivery and historical significance in rotary development.
Mazda Cosmo Sport specs
The Mazda Cosmo Sport produces 128 bhp (95 kW) and 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 8.6 seconds and has a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).
| Make | Mazda |
|---|---|
| Model | Cosmo Sport |
| Trim | L10B |
| Years | 1968–1972 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Japan |
| Production | About 1,176 built |
| Original price | About $4,400 when new |
| Engine | 982cc twin-rotor Wankel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 982 cc (1.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 128 bhp (95 kW) at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 940 kg (2,072 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 136 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Mazda Cosmo Sport worth?
A typical Mazda Cosmo Sport is estimated to be worth $63,000 – $155,000 (about £47,000 – £115,000).
Its original price when new was about $4,400.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Mazda Cosmo Sport rarity in CarSpot
The Mazda Cosmo Sport is a Legendary card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 92 out of 100. Flagship models and limited runs, typically worth £250,000 or more. A Legendary card is worth 160 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Mazda Cosmo Sport fun facts
- To prove the rotary engine's durability, Mazda entered two Cosmo Sports in the 1968 Marathon de la Route, an 84-hour endurance race at the Nürburgring.
- The L10B's wheelbase was lengthened by 150mm compared to the L10A to improve cabin space and high-speed stability.
- Only about six Series II units were officially exported to the United States, making them exceptionally rare outside of Japan.
